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'WE GO WFIERE DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES POINT THE WAY; WHEN THEY CEASE TO LEAD, WE CEASE TO FOLLOW.'
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BY JOHN G. GIVEN.
EBENSBURG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1850.
VOL. C AO. 2 0.
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MISOELLAIIEOUS
T1IE BRAZILIAN BRIDE.
IN TWO PARTS. PART I.
Among the nobles who suffered most
from the invasion of Portugal, and who
followed John VI. across the Atlantic, in
search of a safer home in another hemis
phere, was the Marquess de Gonsalva.
He had married a young and lovely wo
man, to whom he was tenderly attached.
She suffered much at the separation from
her home and family, and her health failed
under the fatigue and privation of the voy
age; she had scarcely reached Brazil, ere
she died giving birth to a son.
The Marquess remained a widower,
devoting himself to the care of his child,
and the reparation of his ruined fortune.
.Alonzo was a fine, generous-spirited
boy; grateful and affectionate in his dispo
ition.and very handsome in person; his
clear, dark complexion, laughing eyes and
white teeth, were united to a form remark
able for its just proportions and natural
grace. It was on the subject of his edu
cation that his father felt most severely, the
change of his circumstances; he could not
afford to send him t-j Eurepe, but all the
scanty means that Rio de Janeiro supplied
were put into requisition, and in every
respect made the most of.
"What a pity it is," thought the good
Marquess, "that my boy, who i3 beyond
all doubt the finest and most talented boy
in the country, should loss any advantage
that money could procure. Money, mon
ey, where are vol- to be had?" cried the
father4 impatiently pacing the room; he
suddenly stopped, and appeared for a full
half hour wrapped in thought; then start
ing from his reverie, ordered his horse,
rode in great haste to the convent of
had a long conference with his sister the
Abbess, returned home, declined an invita
tion to a ball, and wrote letters the remain
der of the evening.
A large and important looking packet
was addressed to a Poiuguese merchant,
well known a3 a man of great wealth, at
St. Paul's. About the time an answer
might be expected, the Marquess became
anxious and impatient; it arrived at length;
Alonzo took it to his father, who shut him
self up in his room to read it.
Presently, Alonzo was called. "My
boy," said .the Marquess, rubbing his
hands in great glee, "how would you liiie
to be married?" Alonzo was just turned
seventeen, and therefore answerd without
a moment's hesitation. "Very much in
deed, sir!" and as he spoke, the bright
eyes of Donna Clara, the little peeping
foot of Donna Julia, and the separate per
fections of half a dozen other donnas,
glanced in delightful confusion around his
mind. "Then married you shall be," re
plied his father, sit down, my son; I have
an important communication to . make. I ;
need not inform you that we have lost al- j
most the whole of our little property, with j
but very little hopes of regainining it; in j
fact, we are very poor. 1 wish you to go j
to Europe, and for the next few years to j
have every advantage that travel, study, .
and an introduction to the first society can ,
give. I .wish ) on, in short, to take your
station in the world that station for which j
your birth and talents so eminently fit you; ;
but this wish cannot be accomplished j
without money; and money, as we are
situated, cannot be procured, except by
marriage." A pause; the blood receded
from the cheek of Alonzo, but bowing his
head, he replied, "I understand you sir."
The Marquess proceeded "Senhor Joset
Megdez owes his rise of life to my father,
and mucu also to me; ne is, as you wen
kuow, considered the richest individual in
Brazil; he has only one child, a daughter,
the sole inheritor of his wealth. I have
proposed a marriage between you and her
frankly offering the fair barter of rank on
onesiJe for wealth on the other I believed
it to be the secret wish of his heart that his
daughter should be ennobled by marriage;
gra'itude unites with pride, and he has ac
cepted my offer with the utmost eagerness.
It is arranged that we instantly proceed to
St. Paul's, where. the ceremony will take
place from thence you start for England.
My worthy friend Mr. Mordaunt, will
meet vou at Falmouth. I write .to him
by this next packet, offering him so hand
some an income, that I have no doubt
whatever he will become your tutor, guide
end companion, during your five years of
travel and study. At the expiration of
that time you will return to your 1 home,
and friends your bride and father.. I
pray only that I may not be snatched away
before that happy moment arrives; I shall
theu die in peace!" The father ami 'son
embraced with - emotion. "But " said
Monzo hesitatingly; "but the lady, sir?"
"True the lady," replied the Marquess;
"why your lady is but a mere child at
present; she has not yet completed her
thirteenth yeara'nd I regret to say (the
Marquess tried to look grave) her health
is considered delicate: however, in all that
person lly regards her, I confess I am taih
er deficient in infjrmation."
Preparations were speedily made for
their departure. Alonzo who was a uni
versal favorite, took leave of all his young
friends with a heavy heart; they merely
knew he was going to St. Paul's and from
thence to Europe; his intended marriage
was a secret. ' '
His last visit was to his aunt the Abbess.
"May the saints protect you, son ol my
brother!" cried the good lady. "Alonzo,
ihuu art the last support and representative
of our ancient and noble house; blessed be
the chance that brings it back to wealth
and independence! But remember Alon
zo thou takest upon thee a duty most deli
cate and most dilficult towards the hand
that Oestows these blessings. There is
nogoodinthis world without its atten
dant evil; may thy golden chains lie light
ly on thee.
They embarked and in a few days reach
ed St. Paul's. They were met on board
by Senhor Josef, a little elderly man,
shrewd and active with a long queue,
cocked hat, brown d.ess-coat, and dow
ered waistcoat. His joy and pride were
almost too great for words; and for once
in his life, natural feeling swept away his
whole routine of compliment which
is saying a great deal for an old Portu
guese. The house of Senhor Josef was situated
in the centre of the town, and Jwas not at
all distinguished from its neighbors, either
in its outward or inside appearance; com
fort had made less progress here than even
at liio. A heavy, dull-looking building,
with large whitewashed rooms, a lew of
them only matted; rows of old fashioned
chairs ranged round the wall, or projecting
in two stiti' rows from the ends of a venerable-looking
sofa; a couple of small tables
to match, looked at each other from exact
ly opposite sides, and were ornamented
with artificial flowers somewhat laded, in
vases; a French clock in a glass case; old,
massive silver candlesticks, gwith candles
ready to light, decorated with wreaths of
white cut paper; such was the appearance
of the grand sola of wealthiest man in
Brazil.
They were met in the entrance by a
little dark fat good-humored Senhora, ar
rived in slid' liowered satin, whom Senhor
Josef 'introduced as his sister Theresa.
She gave Alonzo a hearty smack on each
cheek and led him into a sala, where pres
ently a small table was brought in, by two
neatly dressed black damsels, covered with
cakes and very fine fruit. While Alonzo
was paying hts compliments to these deli
cacies, the two fathers were talking apart.
"The ship sails to-morrow," said the Mar
quess; "it is very soon," and he sighed;
"but as you observe we had better not lose
the opportunity."
"Much better not,"- replied Senhor Jo
sef; "every tiling is arranged; license from
the bishop, the priest and the witnesses;
all can be completed in an hour from this
time."
- "And your daughter?"
"Whyiny lord, you know Isabella is but
a child and a sickly child; 'sire has been
sadly spoiled and .petted; and in conse
quence of her ill health and my numerous
avocations, her education has been some
what neglected; however we must bein
to make up for lost time."
"Well Senhor," said the Marquess, with
a sort of effort "the sooner the business is
finished the better." Senhor Josef whis
pered to his sister and they both left the
room. The Marquess then informed Al
onzo that the ceremony would take place
instantly, and to-morrow he would leave
forEu
rone. The Maraues3 also thought
it prujent to prepare his so;i for the ap
pearance of his bride, and after having re
peated what her father had stated, he con
tinued: "Promise me Alonzo, to conceal
as much as possible any unfavorable emo
tion she may excite; remember we have
set our fate upon this cast!"
.''We have indeed, sir!" said Alonzo,
gravely; but the sacrifice is great." By
this expression, Alonzo did not mean that
he or his rank was sacrificed, although his
more worldly father put this interpretation
on his words; no the natural integrity,
and yet unsullied freshness of his youthful
feelings, told him that he was selling
his honor anil independence, and what
youth prizes so much in perspective, ! free
choice in his wedded love.
They retired to their separate half-furnished
bedrooms to make some alteration
in their dress; which was scarcely comple
ted when a request arrived that they would
meet Senhor Josef in his private room.
Thither they went; and found J;im with a
notary, a priest and two witnesses A
deed was handed over to the Marquess to
read, by which a very handsome settlement
was made on his son; the Marquess ex
pressed his gratitude, and AIolizo " kissed
the hand of his new father; the deed was
signed and scaled, and copies put in their
possession. Senhor Josefs will was nxt
read, in which after providing for his sis
ter, and bequeathing to her the only house
he had (their present residence) the rest of
his immense fortune he settled exclusively
on his daughter, ile also expicssed his
intention to make. all fixed and sure by
winding up his mercantile concerns before
the return of. Alonzo; but no land. would
he purchase; he: .was aware Jthata-lar?
hereditary esrl.ij&d 'in Portugal belonged by
rght to the Marquess, which in all prob
ability he would possess in peace before
lie died.
These 'interesting arrangements being
completed, the party were requestd to pro
ceed to the oratory, the where marriage
ceremony was to take place.
Both the father and the son felt sad mis
givings on the subject of the bride herself
and it was with a throbbing heart that Al
onzo espeeiallyapproached the oratory;
his father vet apprehensive of the final
events, whispered emphatically, "Sehor
Josef has performed his part nobly; oh my
son! for my sakftsluggle to support yours.'
Alonzo pressed his father's hand but his
heart was to fulLio answer.
Although the day shone brightly through
th5 arched and small-paned windows of
the oratory, it was as usual in Catholic
chapels on occasions of ceremony, lighted
with a great humber ot huge wax candles
which produced a most disagreeable ef
fect. . Two rows of. slaves, male and fe
male were drawn up on each side; the
priest and witnesses took their stations,
as did Alonzo and the Marquess. Sen
hor Josef had gone for his sister and daugh
ter. .
A few painful minutes elapsed. At
length a scuffle was heard in the passage,
and "iVbn quero! -non qiieroJ" was
shrieked out by a weak but siirill female
voics. A moment afterwards, Senhor
Josef appeared with his sister, actually
dragging in a thindark, lanky form, that
was making all the opposition it was ca
pable of, by biting, scratching, and scream,
ing. The father and aunt were assisted
by four young mnlatto females, whose
disordered white dresses, and flowers ful
ling fr'-m their heads showed but too clear
ly in what desperate service they had ben
"ngnged. The girl herself was dressed
in ihickly-woiked Indian muslin, trimmed
with rich lace, but which, according to the
Portuguese taste, was nearly as yellow as
her own complexion; in her ears, and
round her neck, were clumsily set dia
monds of great value; her hair they had
attempted to dress in vain; and it fell over
her shoulders, long.:straight, and black.
Anger and mortification, were deeply
impressed on the Icounenances of her
father and auut; arsd all present looked
dismayed. But poor Alonzo! his blood
ran cold; he actually sickened and noth
ing but the imploring look of his farher
prevented him rushing from the oratory -When
fairly placed in the centre of the
circle, the girl shook her self free, and
threw Lick her deiivdered hair; she was
pant in -jr with race and exertion, evidently
beyend her strenq; she glanced first on
the Marquess, and jlen turnd her eyes
steaJily on Alonzo. Every one was won
der;ng what would-happen next; when to
their siirprse and relief, after a long and
childish stare, she stepped up quietly and
placed herself beside, him. The priest,
who knew her well, lost not the favorable
moment, and instantly commenced the
service. She went through it with per
fect composuie, every now and then
turning round to look at her companion.
Once did Alonzo raise his eyes to meet
hers but his fell, as if avoiding the gaze
of a hasilrk; he visibly shrunk, as he
touched her cold and skinny hand in
short, he could not conceal the agony he
suffered. Nevertheless, the ceremony
came to its conclusion, and with a sort of
convulsive effort he turned to sa'lule his
bride. But she had already reached the
doer (no one thought proper to prevent
her) there she stopped, and once again
fixed her very large, black, and fearfully
brilliant eyes upon Alonzo; their expers
sion was changed, it was no longer the
same as at the ahar; but what that ex
pression was, Alonzo, though haunted by
it for years after, ccJd never make out.
The party left the'oratory. The Mar
quess was the first to recover his compo
sure, and conversed freely on indifferent
topics until dinner was announced. Sen
hora Theresa made an apology for her
niece, who, she said, wis tJo unwell to
join them. They sat down to a repast
more abundant than elegant; and the gloom
quickly disappeared from every counte
nance but one. " .'. "
In .the evening the fathers had a long"
conferenco over their "coffee; and Alonzo,
availing himself of the excuse his intended
early "embarkation provided, retired for
the night to his chamber. ' "
After a light and hurried' breakfast on
the following morning, he prepared: to
depart. The Senhora expressed her deep
regret that Isabella was not sufficiently
recovered, after the agitating Fcene of the
preceding day, to take leave Of him per
sonally; but and the good Senhora was
proceeding with a string of apologies,
when Alonzo impatiently interrupted her
by placing in her hand a morocco case,
containing a set of pink topaz, of the latest
London fashion, which he had brought
from Rio as a present for his bride. He
mumbled .something' about the Senhora
presenting it in his name, as it appeared
lie could not have the honor of offering it
himself. Away went the aunt with her
prize, and returned in a few minutes with
a ring, containing one deep yellow dia
mond, of value enough to purchase a doz
en of his pink topaz sets, and this was
given with many fine speeches from his
bride, made up by the Senhora with the
felicity of her sex on such occasions.
After receiving the blessing of his new
relatives, he went on board, accompanied
by the Marquess, who took leave of him
with the greatest affection; giving him, of
course, much wise counsel, mixed with
the heartiest congratulations on his good
fortune; but not one woid was breathed
by either, concerning her who was at
once the maker and marrer of all, the rivet
to those golden links, without which, in
deed, they would have lain lightly enough.
The Marquess was a man of much tact;
he felt that anything he could say on this
delicate subject ?nust b? wrong.
A few weeks brought Alonzo to Fal
mouth, where he was met by Mr. Mor
daunt, his tutor. They proceeded togeth
er to the continent, where it was arranged
they should spend three years in travel
and study; the two remaining years were
to be devoted entirely to England.
Mr. Mordaunt was admirably calculated
for the office assigned to him, and soon
became affectionately attached to his pupil.
Three delightful years flew"rapidly by.
The most interesting spots in France, Ger
many, and sacred Italy were visited. The
study of the best authors in each language;
that of the history, government, manufac
tures, and works of art of each country;
together with the acquaintance of the most
eminent men all contributed to exalt and
enrich the highly gifted mind of Alonzo,
and to fill his heart with the noblest senti
ments of benevolence and patriotism. Du
ring this time, he might have been pro
nounced among the happiest of mortals
but in his overflowing cup one black and
bitter drop was mingled.
Mr. Mordaunt had been made aware of
Alonzo's marriage, and of all the circum
stances attending it, by the Marquess. In
the first letter Alonzo received from his
aunt the Abbess, were these words: -"The
only chance you have of domestic peace
(happiness is perhaps out of the ques
tion), in your peculiar circumstances, is to
guard your heart with the most vigilant
care; if once that treasure pass into the
possession of another, guilt and misery
will attend you through life. I repeat to
you, again andjagain guardyour heart!"
This letter was handed to his tutor, who,
pointing to the last sentence, said, emphat
ically, "Jet that be your watchword."
During his residence on the continent,
his time was too much occupied, his
change of residence too frequent, to allow
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of his affections being at any time in dan- j
gcr. And," besides the observing eye ofj
Mr. Mordaunt, and the watchword of the J
reverend Abbess, it must be noticed that
the young Don was not of that lightly in- j
flamable nature, which the sparkle of an
eye, the smile of a rosy lip, or the touch
of a delicate hand, could ignite in an in
stant. But Mr. Mordaunt perfectly agreed
with the Abbess in the opinion that, if
ever he loved, it would be deeply, passion
ately, and therefore to him fatally.
At "the appointed time they arrived in
England; and a year and a half had been
passed with the highest advantage and
improvement, in travelling through that
extraordinary country, and in visiting
Scotland. The last six months they were
to spend in London; aud, alas! the dread
ful evil, from a quarter so little suspected
that even'' Mr. ' Mordaunt appeared to be.
thrown off his guard, approached; and the
god of love was, as a poet would say, am
ply avenged for the sacrilege that had
been perpetrated in profaning the sacred
band of Hymen.
Alonzo was at the Opera with his friend,
the Brazilian Charge d' .IJJFuires. He
thought, as he looked around, that he had
never been in any public place of amuse
ment where the sex showed to so much
advantave as at the English , Opera; the
absence of crowd, the light not too glaring,
the superb dresses, contributed, he suppo
sed, to produce thjs effect. He observed
the Charge attentively viewing through
his glass some person in an opposite box,
and he fancied many other glasses were
pointed in the same direction; he looked,'
also, and his eye immediately rested on
one of the most beautiful young women,
he thought he , had ever seen; there was
that peculiar something however, in her
complexion, style, and dress, which mark-
ed her as
a foreigner.
"Who is that?'
said he to the Charge; "she looks French
or Spanish. -
"Neither," said the Charge, exultingly;
"she is one of us Brazilian!"
"Indeed!" exclaimed Alonzo, in an ac
cent of surprise and pleasure.
'Have you not heard of her?" asked
his friend; "she is called the beautiful
Brazilians and is the novelty of the sea
son, making sad havoc in the hearts of her
English admirers. She has come out un
der the auspices of the Countess of Go
dolphin, the lady next her."
"What is her name?"
"Donna Viola de Montezuma."
"The name i3 noble," observed Alonzo,
"but 1 do not recollect it at Bio."
"Her family is settled in the north of
Brazil; she, herself, however, has just
come from Rio, with her duenna and suite,
to finish her education. She is an heiress,
and is reported to he engaged in Portugal.
Would you like to go round? I will in
troduce you."
"I you please;" and away they went.
The Charge first introduced Alonzo to
the Countess, and then presented him as
a fellow-countryman to the beautiful Bra
zilian. She received him with the most
marked pleasure, and made a seat for him
beside her.
"I am indeed most happy to become
acquainted with you, Don Alonzo," said
she, "if it were only to express to you
the affection I feel for your dear aunt, the
Abbess, in whose convent I have been
some time a resident, and from whom I
have received all the care and love of a
mother indeed, I owe her very much.
"Her love and care, at least, seem to
have been well bestowed," replied Alonzo;
"did you also know my father?"
"Intimately: and I may almost venture
to say that I know you, so much have I
heard of you from the Marquess and youi
aunt. I am sure no son or nephew ,was
ever more beloved."
Alonzo sighed, as he recollected that
neither of them had mentioned this lady
in their letters; the reason was obvious
and he felt a pang more acute than usual
when he looked oa her lovely and intelli
gent countenance glanced over a figure
that appeared to him perfection, and lis
tened to her lively and natural remarks
then compared her with that one of whom
he could scarcely endure in any way to
think.
The next morning, he mentioned to
Mr. Mordaunt, as carelessly as he could,
his introduction of the preceding evening.
"I have heard of that lady," observed
Mr. Mordaunt. "She is a good specimen
of your country women, does great credit
to Brazil, and would make, I dare say, an
excellent English marriage, if she were
not already engaged."
"She is really then cngag ed?" inquired
Alonzo.
"Decidedly to a Portuguese nobleman;
this has been published as much as possi
ble, to keep lovers at a distance."
"Well," thought Alonzo, "as she is en
gaged, and married, there can be no
danger;"' and that very evening (for the
lady, he understood, was not permitted to
receive morning visitors) beheld him at
the Countess's.
An intimacy soon sprang up between
them, as was natural between persons of
the same age and station in a foreim coun
try. There was no one that Viola was,
or appeared, half so pleased to see as Don
Alonzo. She had always a new song to
sing to him, a new drawing to show him,
or a new book to recommend. She was
fond of chess, and many a happy moment
did he spend while the Countess was en
gaged at her whist. But never, in his
eyes, was she so fascinating as when,
passing the black ribbon of her guitar over
her shoulder, she accompanied herself in
their own beautiful national mdodies; her
voice was exquisitely sweet and clear;
the execution finished and graceful. At
those moments an exclusive affinity ap
peared to exist between them; although
there might be, and often were, numerous
other listeners aud admirers, it was his
eye only that she sought for approval.
They met frequently at public places,
and also at other . houses. Viola was a
beautiful dancer, and he felt proud (he
knew not why, for it was nothing to him)
of the admiration she excited. Sometimes
he waltzed with her, and with a beating
heart caught here and there a half whisper
from the spectators: 'The two Brazilians
an interesting couple, are they not?"
' It was thought better that Viola, on ac
count of her peculiar situation, should con
tinue to observe, although in England, the
strict form of her own nation?l manners.
Immediately after dancing, she returned to
the side of the Countess, or her chaper
one; she never went out for exercise ex
cept when so accompanied, and she never
received any visitor except in such pres
ence. These arrangements gave great
satisfaction to Alonzo, (he did not know
why, or it was nothing to him,) although
h? frequently surTerod by them.
"Guardyour heart!" conscience whis
pered to Alonzo. Alas! his heart had es
caped but he guarded his manners, and
they were the next best securityj he tried
to watch even his very eyes"; he never
flirted, he never complimented; in fact,' ho
succeeded so well that the Countess and
Mr. Mordaunt appeared to have no suspi
cion; hut hs could not deceive himself and
he was not quite so sure that he deceived
Viola.
Ths fuoaarcbx c Eurcps.
Dr. Band, in one of his recent lectures
upon Europe, gave a sketch cf the reign
ing monarchs'from which we make thes9
extracts:
The Emperor of Russia stands at ths
h'-ad of the monarchs of Europe. H is
six feet two inches in height, and is one
of the must dignified locking men in the
world. He has more of the German than
the Russian in his appearance. Ho is pos
sessed of fine talents, though cf limited
education, and is now about fifty-three
years of age. An old Scotch woman, who
was the nurse cf the Emperor, is a great
favorite in the family The Emperor
made her a brigadier general. Nicholas
is the ablest ruler that Russia has ever
had; and though his government is despot
ic, perhaps it is goad as could be expected
under the circumstances.
The King of Prussia is only about fifty
four years cf age, and is a fine looking
iiian Being r.ear-sighted, end having a
florid complexion, his enemies say he is a
drunkard. On the other hani, his friends
say he is a religious man
The King cf Sweden, vt ho is about for
ty years of age, is a very interesting man,
and is well educated. Hi: has received a
uni versity education, the want of which is
greatly lamented by the King of Prussia.
The latter is a self-made man. Two or
three times a week Baron Humboldt
di nes with him and stays until 11 o'clock,
giving him all the information in his p w
er. The King of Denmark is a br utish per
son age. He spends most of his t ma in
hunting and fishing, dishkes human soci
ety, and has an abhorence of women. He
has been twice married, and from each
wife he has b.en divorced ou account of
his brutal conduct.
Of tlie-Queen of Portugal h is enough
to say that she is an enormously fat
woman.
Of the reining nineteen sovereigns, nine
are Roman Catholics, eight Protestants,
one belongs to the Greek Church, and
cne a Mahommedan. The sovereigns aro
not, however, in every case of the same
religion as their people. Three of these
monarchs are Queens the Eglish, Spau
ish and the Portuguese.
The Burnet House at Cincir.nzti, the
Gazette says, is the largest hotel, built ex
pressly as a hotel, in America, cr perhaps
in the world. It will, cost $225,033 for
ground and building; is 212 feet wide;
runs back 209 feet; is 5 stories high and
surmounted by a dome 42 feet in diame
ter, with a cupola. A continuous prom
enade of, 553 feet extends around th
building. The "entrace hall" is reached
by a Ionic portico of great beauty is 67
by 40 feet. There is a dining-roorn ex
pressly for children a new idea and a
caj i:al arrangement. The whole, number
r,f rcoms is '342. About 550-persons can
Le lodged cotifortably in the house. Fvcry
story in the whole house has two hydrants.
The bar room, ?S feet each way has 30
cast iaon columns, and is reached from tho
interior of the house several ways, by ele
gant iron steps. A splendid hotel, surely.
The architecture is "'bsacketcd Italian. "
Clerical Joke. At a meeting af tho
church the pastor gave out the hymn
commencing with I love to'stcal awhile
awa-,' when trie chorister commenced
singing, but owing to some difficulty, in
recollecting the tune, could prcceed no
farther than 'I love to steal,' which he did
three or four times in succession, when
the clergyman, in order to relieve him
from the dilemma, waggishly remarked
that it was "very much to b regretted."
CCrThe crlebrated Wrntson, dining
J she asked why woman was made oat of a
j rib? lie replied: -
"Indeed, my lady. I don't know, ex-
c?pi it was because the rib is the -crcok-i
tdest part cf the body."
i . -
I I3r-Vhat is the matter .with the tea
! this morning?''said a lady to a newly im
ported maid.
"Is it the ny you mane, ma'am?"' Sure
o,. f thnurrht 1 1 e coffee and tav too wako
. UK t J
i entirely. So 1 mixt them togethee to inako
'em sthrong, me lady.
CP Why is a falsehood often repeated.
' like a well substantiated truth? It i3 re-
lied upon.